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A X.MAS MENU.
Views Of a Hotel Steward ON the Pre-.
paratiOn Of q Coed DiMner.


"A good Christmas dlnner." and his fat sides
shook with laughter at the thought.
ayes, mean good dinner, nrst-class dinner ~
The STAR reporter ventured to explain. He had
invaded the sanctum OF the steward OF one OF the
prominent hotels and was trying to get from him
the secret OF good dinner.
81 never heard or any other kind OF Christmas
dinner" retorted the steward. ''ThaJ Is what the
term means-a good dinner. II It was q bad din
ner 1t could not be called q Christmas dinner. On
that day people generally make their plans to
have first-class layout Tor dinner. 1 do, at any
rate and this hotel Is going to have the best bill OF
fare that Will be seen In this city,"
"But," continued the reporter, lis there not some
distinctive feature about such dinner Plum
ION, yes" said the stew ard, with well developed
sarcasm In his tone; 'you're English see; but In
this country plum pudding occupies no exalted
PUDDING as tnsy do IN EDSisnd but IL onIy ranks
with othei deserts. We don't pile raisins around
it and saturate them with brandy In order TO see
1t il served without any such frills and OF course
tastes Just as well, as the fireworks do not AFFECT
the taste, but are merely for looks"
determined to lift the Christmas dinner from the
level OF the commonplace.
ner." WAS the unyieIding response. Sot Course
turkey Is eaten on Christmas, as 1t can be made q
part OF good dinner, as well as anything else In
the great dish for Thanksgiving, and when IL be-
comes part Of the bill OF fare OF the Christmas
dinner, then we stun it with oy1ers or chestnuts"
"Perhaps you'd better give me your idea OF Q
Christmas dinner" said the reporter, with Q re-
signed air.
n can do that, said the steward In soft voice,
as his eyes closed and he gently rocked himself 70
and FRO In kind OF gastronomic ecstacy. *For
nice quiet family dinner, say for SIX persons you
want TO serve FIRST some raw oysters and then
vegetable soup. That prepares the stomach, and
Is hitting Introduction to what will follow. Then
boiled salmon, followed by boiled fowl with
celery sauce The diners are now ready for the
serious business OF the hour. flet Of beef, with
mushrooms or peas comes on the table with nice
dish OF caultfl0wer and some corn and sweet p0ta-
toes. For game have roast quail or pair OF chick
ems. There now remains only the inner features OF
the dinner The plum pudding or mince pie. ice
cream, dried fruit, bananas and oranges, copstl-
tute the hitting finale Of q good dinner"
''Of course, " he went on, "thefe are number OF
notifications that can be made IL this menu You
can have nsh or no soup, and you can omit the
game altogether. Providing there Is not too much
left out; that bill OF fare would provide dinner
nc tor any one"
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That midwinter delicacy, the annual banQue1 =
us your rather Christian'n asked the Sunday
school superintendent.
"He-he used 70 be, }" said the little boy, with
out OF practice now."-Cnica0o 1fJtsne.
We've known several women 20 be out spoken,
but we're still looking for one thalb been out
talked.-DtestA Paragraphs.
She-~lan' OBJ de h6en, Brudder Eni D6 you
come on de kyan o. BY private conweyancef"
He-"Prtvate conveyance chile-I waakeoss-
H0rper's R0sO.
'sIne Diversions Of DIPLOMAT 10 the title Of
Sunset COx's neW book. Theimportant question b:
Were they q harem-searem k1nd7-CsnctwHoH
Inquirer.
new Michigan craze 10 nor giri to elope ON the
eve Of her marriage with another fellow. The one
whothusgets scsuelly len" b 70 coagratulated.-
RlchDsond &y0te.
Jones (meeting smitA, with whom he was out
the night bsaose1-"Ha, ny ooyi Cos home al
smith giocuy,-sYsl but ny win wouldn't
apoak 70 me"
Jones yenvieuay, -.Lachy ssalow. lnss asa.s-
Bos1es Cbsw5sv.
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UMBRELLAS.

Our trade in Umbrellas has been larger than usual
We have Just replenished stock with fine selec-
ton of Gold, Silver and Natural Wood Handles.
Prices. $3.50. 50. $3.50 a.. 90. 50 and mp to els
Gloria Umbrellas. with Gold. Silver and Agate
Handles. 50. 1925 and e. So
We buy Umbrellas from the best maksrs-Amasa
Lyon. Isaac Smith New York. and have imported from
Virgsl Middleton Co.. London, q fine assortment Of
silk Umbrellas in Natural Wood Sticks
WALKING CANES.
New Designs. comprising Etched Silver Gold and
Buckhorn Heads, mounted on the most fashionable
stickA
d H. sTINEMETZ son,
d21 1927 Pennsylvania Ave. next to cor 18th st.
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Has Fine Fortune Quickly Lost.
wAHLKAB, THE LUCKY MILWAUKEE, sPECULAT0l
CONES TO GRIEF

wAHLRAB, THE LUCKY MILWAUKEE, SPECULATION.
CONES TO GRIEF.
sylvan Wahlrab, the Hungarian miller, Of Mil
waukee, who made money so rapidly In his specu-
lations In grain, and who had accumulated for
tune during his three years sojourn in Milwaukee
estimated at $500 900 up to one year ago. has 'suc-
cumped TO the Inevitable" Mr.. wahirab has been
a heavy loser the past year, his losses being en-
larged by the failure OF Kershaw Co, when he
dropped sum OF about $4,000. In the past year
ms losses are thought 70 amount 70 the sum he
maue during the two years prevtoua He owes
$4,000 on change Yesterday morning he nOti-
Ned these parties TO close out the deals.
WanlraD came 10 Milwaukee three years ago
Win the intent OF starting Q Mourning mill He
stGted with limited amount u capital, but luck
seemed 70 attend him In all his dealA He sold
SNORT when the market was high and was soon
carrying lines that surprised the veterans on
the moor. It is said that he ofpen had g OOQO 600
pusneis OF wheat at time For two years for
tune smiled upon him and he amassed q good for.
tune. Then toe tide turned and lOas followed loss
up.
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The FtglAs Tor Lite.

Lesve not my soul. the unfoushten neld, nor leave
Thy debts dlshonored, nor thy place desert
Without duo service rsldered For thy life,
Up. spirit and defend that fort Of clay.
Thy body, now beleaguerod; whether soon
Or late she fAll. whethsr to-day thy friends
6ewatl thee dead. or after yearn man
Grown old In honor and the friend OF peace.
Contend. my soul, for moments and for hou5;
Each u with service pregnant; each reclaimed
Il ~ . kingdom conquered. where 70 reign.
-BoDEBT LOUB 6TRyRuuOR.
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DoNr BE- SELFISH.
But open your hearts and purses with simultaneous
snap and let dear and friends know you
have not forgotten them.
DO BE KIND
and spend few dollars in manner that will bring
Joy and pleasure both to the giver and recipient
GIVE FREELY.
and let advise you what to give Let it be some
thing selected from mmense and perfect stock of
suitable goods for gifts. We have beautiful line
OvERC0ATS. SWALLoW-TAIL AND PRINCE AL
BERT SUITS. FOUR-BUTTON CUTAwAY AND
SACK SUITS: SUITS FOR YOUNG MEN. BOYS
AND CHILDREN: DRESS SHIRTS, PLAIN AND
FANCY BOSOM. GLOVES FOR DRESS STREET
OR DRIVING; UNDERWEAR, HOSIERY, ALL
STYLES OF NECK DRESSING. SILK AND LINEN
HANDKERCHIEF SILK UMBRELLAs. GOLD
AND SILVER MOUNTED; SMOKING JACKETS,
MUFFLERS. &c
NOAH WALKER 4 co,
dl6 625 Pennsylvania ave.
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Many towns In MASSACHUSETTS, and Rhode Island
day night
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HorrpAr Presents.

{" ID
HOLIDAY Il REsENTS
T. O. DAVIS
e,o MaRxrr SPACE
The great sale Of Holiday Goods still continues Our
goods and prices attractve and sales curing the
past week have greatly exceeded In amount the sales
OF corresponding weeks of any previous year but not
plete.
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For the Merchant Christmas Eve Il s the DAY Of uni
versAl shopping. II shall be truly great day with ne
in amount Of business; great in the Special BArains
We offer.
We do not intend carry over q singie pair Of Hol-
day slippers. satisned our low prices will
clean them out
Mems neatly Embroidered slippers. g.. as and csc
Our 81 Chsmios- lined. quilted bottom Embruidered
Slippers must go at sl.25.
Genuine Alligator Slipper black OF tan color. re-
duced to el.80.
Real Sealskin Slippers 60 1t el.65
Ladies' Fur-bound nne Felt slippers. 74c.
Ladies' Plush slippers. now 74c.
ladies' Flsnnel-lined Slippers. 35c.
Ladiee' Flannel lined Hand -sewed Shoes. esc
Boys and Chid's Red Morocco Slippers. s5c. to
el23
Felt slippers with Felt soles. all sizea
SUITABLE HOLIDAY GIFTS
Rubber Boots for Boys and Girls
Fleece lined Rubbers and light Arctics for Ladies'
and Gentlemen.
Misses Boys and Childs Shoes for pres. or School
Doll Baby's Shoes and SLIPPERS.
Fine Dress Boots and Shoes for Ladies' and Gents,
WIN HAHN co.'s
RELIABLE SHOE HousRs
Main Store: SIC 7thss
West Branch: 1922 Penna ava,
East Branch: 23l Penns. ava az
OUR HOLIDAY GIFT-oNE OF THOSE ARTISTIC
STEEL ENGRAvINGs PRESENTED To
EVERY PURCHASER OF q WORTH
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GENTLEMEN'S HATS.
Silk Hats, e. 90. 81 and IS.
Derby Hats, $3.50. So. $3.50, a. and g.
Sealskin Caps rolling bands, slU and ais.
Boys ,eAiskin Caps. Toe to 60
sealskin Gauntlets. SIS to s25. Handsome present
for physician.
Beaver and Nutria Gauntlets and Mufiers, e. 80
TO e.
Agents for the sale Of 'Youmans" and KNOX, New
York Hats.
STINEMETZ SON,
1897 PENNSYLVANIA ave.
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+ y u1I y 3 + ssss
sTINEMETZ d SON,
1897 Pennsylvania avenue.
SUGGESTIONS FOR THE HOLIDAYS.

Buy your wife or friend Sealskin sscque, Jacket
or Visite. Prices from $50 to $50. II you don't
want to pay much have the same styles in Fine
English Plush from els to $50.
Fur lined Circulars. S25 to sl00
Muffs and Boss. in Black Bear. Lynx, African
Monkey, Beaver and other Furs in sets. from -
70 $40.
Robes. in Beaver. Tasmanian Opposum and other
Fur. 81 o, els, So. S1l5.
TIGER. Leopard and Fo1-skin Rugs So sl2, s25
&45.
China Goat Rugs. 81 to s..
Baby Carriage Robes. Iceland Lamb a. 30.
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AsE You Really SELLING OR
We often asked this question and 10 satisfy
verybody that the
GREAT CLosINa-oUT SALE
OAK HALL,
COR 10TH AND sTREEra
is really bon. fde invite all in need Of clothins
tale far better than amount Of assuring do
BOYS SUITS AND ovERcoATs.
On Suits and oyercoats for boys. Axes 4 TO L..
have cut prices just In half which makes them really
lower than the of manufacture
ON SUITS AND oyERcoATs FOR BOYS.
AGES ID TO Is.
have still further reduced Prices which were al.
ways the lowest in the city, by onethrd This makes
them undoubtedly the best bargains in Clothing
offered
We have been greatly overstocked on overcoats. but
thanks to the low Prices which have offered
have full line aud have doubt that Ut the Prices
they ere offered they will soon be closed out word
u the wise. &c.
SUITS FOR MEN AND YOUTHS
have been reduced Price such lew figures
will pay to buy them. for future And
suit every with suit, frUm q Satin lined Full
Dress to good Business Suit at 90.
full line Of Pants from the smallest childns siss
to 40 waist Prices X.
90 "A kkk HH az +
COR TENTH AND SITS
Open till 9 .. m Saturday till IL p m. d2l
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T. @. DAVIS

d2o T1s MARKET SPACE. col. sth 1T.
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and often from volumes which are OF unique edi-
ton, and the names of some OF the creeks and
"rivers" they speak Of are unknown to the most
OF mankind Members will speak with fiuency
Unreasonable, casually naming streams as II they
were OF commercial Importance, which might be
In Africa. for all that their names may Indicate
They crowd these names In, one upon another.
with great rapidity, and pour out upon the House
information that was never contained In geogra.
ply. Half dozen members will get worked up "a
a tine frenzy over the "MOchunk Greek, "BaD6loO
River, lake KacheaakOkee," or some other as un.
When they get into an interesting debate under
the five-minute rule the reporters have to work.
Nearly every member who has anything to say
must condense into five minutes. He piles his
facts and references ali together In a bunch and
thrusts them upon the house as II blown from an
and makes his best rate OF speed from the very
jump. He slurs over his words and only about
hurled With 9ap1 sSe
debate goes helter-skelter.
The next day every man who said anything ex-
CORRECTLY QUOTED
and to see his half-nnished sentences wen rounded
out. OF course these debates do NOT occur every
day. Long periods OF calmness settle over the
House; but there Is generally scramble for rec.
ognition, OF precedence sometime during the day
that Will make ft lively for the reporter for few
HOW MIMBIRs sPRAK
Very few members speak with perfect clearness
OF those who speak often. Reed, Coz, Springer,
Kelley, Blount and Townshend pronounce their
words most distinctly, but they are all liable TO
become less In the heat OF running de-
OF electricity.
Nj. Reagan b probably the most dinicult man
In Congress 70 report. He has curious way ol
chewing up his words, % that it 10 almost im0os.
stble 70 tell them He b always listened to with
the greatest attention, and his speech reads well
out what he 10 saying, and those about him on the
noor lose many Of hts words. 10 get every word
not appear 70 pay much attention 70 the Record.
and refuses 70 Took over the copy before t goes tC
the printer; but once Or twice, when new men
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barnDy, Hymn "a; onertory anthem, Drop Down
vey; Hymn 2O7; Gloria In Excelsis, old chant,
Nunc Dimittis, Gregorian chant. 7:3O p. m.
cat and Nunc Dimiltis, j. Barnby. In u nat: Hymn
II; Onertory anthem, Sing, o Heavens, BerthOld
Tours; hymn 10. Soprani: Misses Birdie Harvey,
Cora Noyes, Minnie Noyes. Alice Jenkins Mamie
Taylor and Mrs. smith: alti: Mrs. L. X. True.
Misses Carrie Larner, Belle Hunt and Nellie Dob,
bins; tenori: Messrs. ID. G.. Miller, II. c. Pearson
Harry NJ. Walter, W. NJ. Whiting ana o. A Pear
son; organist and director. Mrs. @. A. Pearson.
81; james church, Sth street northeast, between
and Z, Rev. j. W. Clark recJOr-The services on
the Holy Communion at 7:3O. morning prayer at
O'Clock. The music Will be as follows: Provisional
by mn, Adeste Fideles; Introit Sth Psalm Dlain
s9oSne qn pos y arthur Henry
OF the Fathers Love Begotten; Nunc Dimittis,
third tone, frst ending; professional Hark, the
choral, plain song, as usual, and on Tuesday the
sunday school will have It's Christmas tree and
festival The choir Is vested and consists OF Mas
ters Bernard Holmes, Chas. Miller, Fred Dodge
Ernest Saules, Gilbert Clark Gilbert Dawson GIL.
more Holmes. Fred. Soules, and Messrs. Sayies,
Evans and Bryan. Organist, W. T. Father.
ST. Mary's Chapel, st. Johns parish 23d street
between G and II streets northwest-Eariy com,
muhion at O'Clock am. Morning prayer with
sermon and celebration OF the holy communion &C
II O'Clock The following program OF music will
oe rendered: Professional Hymn Ne. "a OF the
hynnal; Christmas Anthem, Savage; Psalms
rilate Dec. DE smyth; Introit No IL, Kyrie EIei-
son, Elyey; Hymn "a, tucker; Gloria TIbi stat
nor; Gloria In Excelsis, Old Chant. The supplied
choir viii consist or John Ross Davis tr Henry
Davis, Charles Matthews, Harry Matthews, Arthur
curtis, Freddie Tabbs. Morris Harris Costello
Harris, Joon II: shepherd, Jr, David Jefferson r.
1ohn II. wheeler, and Robert Woodson, tr The
adult choir Will consist OF Mrs. L Warning, Miss
virgie Lewis, and Miss = Harris, soprs1i; the
Misses Alberta Lewis and Jennie Moon contraL
IL; X w. Thompkins and J. A. Johnson TENOR:
A. n. Broidie ana ). VIM. Cole, bassi: Mss Blen.
ME Bruce, organist- Miss Eunice Wormley VIII
sing SOLO during the offertory. The evening
service tat 1:l5 o'clock will be devoted TO the
cinioren OF the chapel and sunday school, at
dresses suitable 70 the celebration made.
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IV-IuOIIVW I1UIIIIIIS, dC CIOCk, CuIBlI1HS Gay,
the bells OF the Metropolitan church will ring q
merry Christmas peal In honor OF the birth OF the
Redeemer Of mankind. Prof. widows has ar
ranged the following selections OF music apprOpri-
ate TO the day. The program will be repeated I'm
mediately after morning service: l, The Joy Bells;
= Joy to the World (tune-Antioch); 8 Carol
Carol Christians; 4, kyrie Eleson, from Mozarts
Twelfth Mass; 5, Gloria IN Excelsts. arranged
from Haydns Third Mass; 9, Adeste Fideles; z,
He Shall Feed His Flock (Messiah); g. The Pastoral
symphony (Messiah); 9, How Beautiful are the
Feet (Messah); 10, Gloria In Excelsis (Chant No.
y; IL, Old English Christmas Carol; IL, Ave Marie
(schuberp; Is, Merry Christmas Bells; II, CorO-
nation; Is, Robin Adair; 10, Ring the Bells OF
Heaven; IL, The Mlstletoe Bough; Is, Old Folks at
Home; ~, Home, Sweet Home.
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omc1euns- The following music will be rendered:
BY Noveiio; Seni Creator, La Hacne;
Ave vx1m, Mfilard; Tantum Ergo, Millard- The
der The drsction u Of -. MIS- ASpes YeSna Is S so
pran1 Miss Mary Hessler, Miss Blanche Mat
tingiy: altl Miss Mary Qusde, Miss Touhy; TENOR,
j. Quace, Mr. VIZ Devereaux Mass will also be
celebrated both at 2 and O'Clock. No yespersl
81 Pauis chapel corner 18th and streets
northwest, Rev. James +. Mackin, pastor-Hlgh
nass al q; Low Masses at and 9: vespers at 80.
frSram for Hign Mass Is as follows: weber's
kyne In q, Gloria, Credo, Sanctus and Agnus
Del from Lahache's Unison Mass In r.. Seni
Creator, py Himmel; at the OnertOry, Aceste Fid-
aer, oy Noyetlo. Al the Benediction In the after
noon 6reHs y, solutaris and kossis TantuIa Ergo
VIII be sung. The choir is composed OF the ioi-
lowing ladies and gentlemen: soprani, Ms. Noyes,
luff sAilie smith. Mary Dunn. Bertnp Dove and md
MS Hill; ALI, Misses Annie O'Bren, Meta Albert
snd Annie smith; Tenor, Mr.. Charles Balun
Germuiller; ORGANISE, MIS- Josephine Mckee: ID.
rector, ProL- J. Francis Germuiller. Music at the
second Low Mas viii lie rendered By the children
OF the parish schooI under direction OF Miss dose
phine Mckee.
81 Peters. capitol Hin, solemn mass at 5 am,
father LEVINE, ceieoraDt; Father sullivan, dea-
con; Father Matthews, subdeacon- Father Sulli-
van wiz preach. Before mass, chorus, There Were
Tor, chorus Tor female voices, Wagner; oIertory.
PtstOTes, solo, quartette, and chorus, Lambiotti;
Bynedltus, SOLO for clarionet, played by Sig Coda
after mas,, Laudate DoininuIn, Wagner. There
VIII De Elsn mass at AIN Tor children, Father
Matthew'S eeleorant, beside the regular mass al
1O:sso. celebrated BY Father Matthews, when
the music Will be the same as at the INST
mass AT O'Clock yespers will be sung by
Father lsesine. The choir Is composed Of the FOL.
lowing: SOpranl, MIS-. Mehier, Mrs Crandall
MSS htclie, HaItbrecht, Costaggini, Bean
OSonnor, TeuDer and Mckenna: alt, Misses
nelly, ksDstoc& and kubei: TENOR. Messrs. Men,
AOsasr abd bien; oassi. aessrs. Rebstock and
sSHUitneis, Ofganlst. =. j. kubeL
Protessans Episcopal.
lac Church az The Incarnation, corner OF 18th
sne stfyets northwest. Ei.y. l. l. Townsend, =.
=. ~. iettOt-sioiy EUCHARIST at $50 am Full
choIa! s.INise, AID holy Eucharist at IL an AMI
San.a- ktril song at pan. For tue IL O'Clock
sefslcr ths following Is the program: Professional
~, 'sh1, Hayes, Psalms 10, a., ~; Glorias,
nSes, &c Deala, ar. Dykes. LA r; Juoilate,
nouse~ IN A. HoiJ kuchzTisJ-InLroiI. solo. Noel
aEo Anime "a, Jtsl Word OF COD Incaraate Gtionod
hyne LisDoll- Hodges, IN A; Gloria Tlbi Laus Dsu
nodxea IL A; Nicene Greed, Tours Ia =: Hyran'
is'SionA SAiler sermons. Evans; orertory, anthem
, 1887-09-21
Fremont County Notes.

Lander Mountainoerl
County Clerk MoAvoy has had a sam
pie Of Sweetwater coal in his Office for
the past six months, and it il still I'm
Stacked.
The force Of telegraph post hole dig
geE are reported to day between here and
North Fork, camping at the latter place
last night. This will put them into Lam
der to day.
MI. 0rson Grimmett has a hne oat
yield. From tw~enty-six acres he threshed
IS, 640 pounds, being .thirty-one bushels
per acre, at forty four pounds per bushel.
The most Of the land wss new.
The American Cattle Trust company
has secured in the Big Horn basin the Il
K and j. j. and the Baxter cattle herds.
This will give the company an aggregate
of 5000 head of cattle in the Big Horn
basin.
1t is said hat direct information has
been received from Washington that Fort
Washakie stands next on the list of mill,
tary posts designated for abandonment.
1t is further said that in case of abandon
ment the post buildings of every kind will
be turned over to the Indian department,
and that the Indian agents. headquarters
will be there.
, 1887-09-21

From the Tyrol, from Switzerland,
from Germany or from Brittany, come
well ascertained account Of the popular
belief in certain Wild spirits Of the wood,
who are painted in all the most frightful
shapes the imagination can suggest, and
are characterized by their delight in
every possible form of malevolence.
They kidnap and devour children, be-
witch the cattle, and lead men to lose
their way in the forest. They can as
sumo any size, from the most diminutive
to the most gigantic; nor is any form Of
bird or beast an impossible impersonation
OF them. Ths Skongman, the forest
spirit OF Sweden, is like a man, but tall
as the highest tree; he decoys men into
the wood, and, when they have hopelessly
lost their way, and begin to weep for
fear, leaves them with knocking laughter.
The conception is well nigh identical
with that found among the natives Of tho
forests OF Brazil, showing with what uni
formity similar conditions produce similar
effects on the human mind. But the
Russian spirits Ljeschi from a Polish
word for woody are even more significant;
for not only are the usual diabolical at
tributes assigned to them, such ar the
leading Of men astray or the sending to
them of sickness. but also the conven
tional diabolical features. Their bodies
are sftG the human pattern. but they
haV ths ears and horns OF goats, their
feet are cloven, and their fingers end in
claws. The Russian wood spirit is, In
fact. the devil Of medieval Imagination
and nothing Overwhelmingly Maya
Elna
, 1887-09-21

'MILoRI green" is the color of the new
postage stamps now beginning to make
their appearance. For the benefit of
people who are not up in the technical
names of the various shades of green as
expressed in printers ink, and other high
art circles, it may be stated that this
"milorl" green is exactly the same shade
as that used for the three cent postage
stamps which we're in use when the letter
postage was changed from the thres cents
to two cents. The change in color of the
two cent stamps which was decided upon
by the post Office department some time
ago, took place the 18th of the present
month. 1t will take some time, however,
for the new green stamps to get into gen
eral use, for the department required all
the postmasters to sell u all their old
two cent stamps of the metallic red color
before beginning the sale OF the new ones.
There is no change IN the design of the
two cent scamp, the only change being in
color. AS the old three cent stamp is
still issued in its original color of milori
green, its color will now be changed to
vermilllon in order to prevent confusion
In distinguishing between the two demon
nations. There will be NJ change in
color Of any of the other postage stamps
at present.